Service-oriented Operating Room Assistant boasting a 20 year career in a healthcare setting. Core competencies include communication and customer service. Analytical and friendly with excellent judgment and decision-making skills. Adept at problem solving, maintaining operating room inventory and ensuring all equipment is readily available to surgical staff
Skills
Patient transportation
Patient Positioning
Operating room preparation
Patient Transport
Case Cart Management
Room turnover
Active Listening
Multitasking Abilities
Dependable and Responsible
Decision Making
Problem-Solving
Team Building
Staff Management
Operations management
Interpersonal Communication
Strategic planning
Education
Milwaukee Area Technical CollegeMilwaukee, WI, Expected in ā ā:Criminal Justice - GPA:
Casimir Pulaski High SchoolMilwaukee, WI, Expected in 06/2000 ā āHigh School Diploma: - GPA:
Certifications
Work History
Hca - Operating Room Assistant Scottsdale, AZ, 03/2018 - Current
Participated in OR suite turnaround procedures such as cleaning and case cart management.
Quickly responded to emergency situations during procedures with life-saving aid.
Confirmed presence of required medical equipment prior to scheduled appointments.
Participated in OR quality initiatives, providing constructive feedback to enhance future performance.
Maintained equipment and supplies, confirming sufficient inventory levels prior to procedures.
Maintained operating room's inventory of products and replenished stock, when needed.
Assisted in transporting patients, case carts and equipment before and during surgical procedures.
Assisted with lifting and handling patients using appropriate patient safety equipment such as lift swings, stand-up lifts and overhead lifts.
Located and picked up hospital's requisitioned supplies from designated areas to transport supplies to assigned treatment areas.
Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
Comforted patients and families by offering support and encouragement.
Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
Provided physical support to patients through diverse types of mobility assistance.
Collaborated with CNAs, nurses and physicians to maintain stability during transport and facilitate event-free transport.
Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs and stretchers.
Collected laboratory specimens, dropped off at laboratories and picked up test results.
Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
Assisted patients in moving out of beds, wheelchairs, stretchers or medical transport vans.
Identified malfunctioning ambulatory equipment to report to appropriate department for repair or replacement.
Analyzed patients' medical conditions to identify proper mode of transport.
Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.
Lifted or assisted others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, surgical tables or stretchers.
Cleaned, sanitized and moved hospital equipment.
Used wheelchairs, stretchers and movable beds to move patients between hospital locations.
Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease
Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time
Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
Managed team of 6 employees, overseeing training, and professional growth of employee
Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
Securitas Security Services Usa, Inc. - Patient Transporter Kennesaw, GA, 01/2008 - 01/2010
Assisted with lifting and handling patients using appropriate patient safety equipment such as lift swings, stand-up lifts and overhead lifts.
Located and picked up hospital's requisitioned supplies from designated areas to transport supplies to assigned treatment areas.
Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.
Provided transportation services for patients in hospital environment using appropriate equipment.
Identified malfunctioning ambulatory equipment to report to appropriate department for repair or replacement.
Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
Provided physical support to patients through diverse types of mobility assistance.
Collaborated with CNAs, nurses and physicians to maintain stability during transport and facilitate event-free transport.
Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs and stretchers.
Advocate Aurora Health Care - Loss Prevention Officer City, STATE, 01/2002 - 01/2008
Attentively monitored store and surrounding areas for signs of attempted theft by customers or personnel, intervening when necessary.
Generated comprehensive reports documenting evidence of attempted theft and recovered merchandise.
Upheld strict security and safety procedures to protect business from financial losses due to theft or careless mismanagement.
Evaluated exhibited behavior and age of suspected perpetrators to calculate appropriate response to suspected theft attempts, erring on side of caution to mitigate liability risk.
Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
General Patrol
Respond to emergency situations ie. combative patient, visitor, employee.
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